Leadership...

...so I'm learning that leadership isn't just about doing what's right, having a work ethic, etc. Sometimes it's really about just doing more work and organizing those not wanting to be a leader. :)

Case in point...volleyball. Holy cow! I know 12 folks that want to play, but none of them wanted to actually step up and form a team! It's really not that painful. Once the momentum starts, it just rolls on it's own! Step up to the plate!

I was able to get 2 seperate teams signed up for this years league. I actually formed the one, paid, then will get reimbursed and remove myself from the roster. The other team is now formed, I'll have to go pay, and get reimbursed by those players.

Holy cow! Twice the work just to ensure a great sport has some great teams playing! OH MY!

yet another quiz!

You Are a Smart American

You know a lot about US history, and you're opinions are probably well informed. Congratulations on bucking stereotypes. Now go show some foreigners how smart Americans can be.

Are You a Dumb American?

Lattee

This one is actually pretty accurate. But I'd like to see others take it to know if they thought it was accurate.

What Your Latte Says About You

You are very decadent in all aspects of your life. You never scale back, and you always live large. You can be quite silly at times, but you know when to buckle down and be serious. You have a good deal of energy, but you pace yourself. You never burn out too fast. You're addicted to caffeine. There's no denying it. You are responsible, mature, and truly an adult. You're occasionally playful, but you find it hard to be carefree. You are sophisticated and daring, but you are never snobby.

What Does Your Latte Say About You?

Engrish! :)

Heh! What a trip. I had no idea what to even expect from this test.

Your Linguistic Profile:

60% General American English 25% Dixie 5% Midwestern 5% Yankee 0% Upper Midwestern

What Kind of American English Do You Speak?

Productive Monday

I love those days when you get about 10 hours of work done in 6 hours. Today was one of those days. I really don't like being this productive on Monday, but when awesomeness comes, who am I to deny?

Smile...it's Monday! :)

Intelligence...

Seriously, is it starting to leave the human race? I had a coworker today ask how we could erase the white board better. I said, "duh, clean the eraser and use a conditioner/cleaner on the white board!" Did he think that all the built up dried ink in the eraser magically went away?

He also was struggling finding accessories for his new 2000 Toyota Tundra. I did a google search and got gobs (well over 1 million sites) of hits back on accessories for the Tundra. He actually said this to me with a straight face, "How did you find all of those?"
I replied, "I did a google search."
He then said, again, completely in awe, "But what did you search for?"
"2000 Toyota Tundra Accessories...the exact thing you told me you are in need of finding!" I said in an alice-like voice.

A different coworker came up to me and said, "Jimmy (I hate it when they call me that), do you know where they moved my old files on the network drive?"
"Who is 'they' and to what files are you referring?" I shot back.
"The files that I used to have when I didn't work in this department." he says.
"You think I know where files that I never knew existed and were moved by someone that you won't define?" I said, again in an Alice-like voice. "Did you search the G: drive and the other network drive you have mapped?"

Seriously, are they stupid or do they just want me to do all of their work? You can't just hand me a roll of toilet paper and expect I'm going to wipe your nose and your ass when needed! I have REAL work to do!

How Republican are you?!

Cute test...I got a good chuckle out of it!

I am: 39% Republican.

"You're probably one of those chicken-littles who thinks maybe we should worry a little bit, occasionally, about the fate of the planet that our lives all depend on."

Are You A Republican?

Guitar...

I found a nice piece by Bach that isn't too difficult for me to play. It's Minuet in G. However, I haven't added all the bass notes yet...that does increase the difficulty quite a bit. :)

If you have suggestions for easy guitar pieces, please leave me a note!

Masculine of Feminine

Keep in mind, this is the "traditional" definition of the words.
I'm pretty happy with being 50-50!

You Are 48% Feminine, 52% Masculine

You are in touch with both your feminine and masculine sides. You're sensitive at the right times, but you don't let your emotions overwhelm you. You're not a eunuch, just the best of both genders.

Are You Masculine or Feminine?

What kind of wine are you?

The funny thing is, Merlot is one of my least favorite wines. :)

You Are Merlot

Smooth, confident, and popular - you're the type most likely to order wine for the whole group. You seem to breeze through life on your intuition and wit. And no one seems to mind! You're comfortable in any social situation you find yourself in, and you never feel outclassed. And while you live a charmed life, you never let it go to your head. You are truly down to earth and a great friend. Deep down you are: Balanced and mature Your partying style: Surprisingly wild... when you let loose, you really let loose Your company is enjoyed best with: Some greasy pizza

What Kind of Wine Are You?

Non-Conformist or Conformist?

You Are 65% Non Conformist

You are a pretty serious non conformist. You live a life hardly anyone understands. And while some may call you a freak, you're happy with who you are.

Are You a Nonconformist?

Music purchases

Mind, Body & Soul - Joss Stone ("Right to be Wrong")
The Soul Sessions - Joss Stone
Call Me Irresponsible - Michael Bublé
Elliott Yamin - Elliott Yamin
It Won't Be Soon Before Long - Maroon 5 ("Goodnight, Goodnight")
Snakes and Arrows - Rush
Lost Highway - Bon Jovi
Icky Thump - White Stripes ("Icky Thump", "Prickly Thorn, But Sweetly Worn")

Interesting stuff.

Too funny...Fox boxing.

...so some friends of mine, that normally invite me to anything they do on the weekend, conveniently left me out of their plans for Friday. That's actually good, by the way, since I've got so much to do this weekend. I always hate having to decline an invitation...even if it's to something I'd rather not do. When I asked what their plans were for tonight, they mentioned they were going out w/mutual friends to see mutual friend's sister fox-box. Fox box? I'd never even heard of this!

I'm not a huge boxing fan...but that's a story for another day. Anyhow, it turns out this is where mutual friend's sister actually works. So I ask: "Oh, she works at a boxing gym?"
"No, Jim", my friend replied. "She works at a strip club."

Ah, got it...now I understand why I wasn't invited. :) Life is good!

It's spring...finally!

Though we had hail today and it's kinda cold, spring is finally here!

Volleyball going good...

Both teams, the intramural team I played on, and the base team I coached, finished the season undefeated. :) Nice feeling.

Whatever!

Your Dominant Intelligence is Linguistic Intelligence

You are excellent with words and language. You explain yourself well.An elegant speaker, you can converse well with anyone on the fly.You are also good at remembering information and convicing someone of your point of view.A master of creative phrasing and unique words, you enjoy expanding your vocabulary. You would make a fantastic poet, journalist, writer, teacher, lawyer, politician, or translator.

What Kind of Intelligence Do You Have?

Hello Spring snows...

It's that time of year in Colorado where it's 70 one day and snowing the next. But, it'll heat up to the mid 60's this weekend and be beautiful again. :)

Today it's snowing like crazy up in Black Forest, but just ran/snow/sleet in town. Schools are closing, people are driving like idiots, but life is good.

Colo Springs Auto Show

Yes! We really had one this year! It was pretty good, considering the space is very limited compared to the Denver auto show. I'm was particularly impressed with the BMW M6...duh...it's a $100,000 car! (photo found on edmunds.com...highly recommend that site for reviewing new or used cars!)

Another car that was impressive was volvo. They actually felt much better inside than I anticipated. Very comfortable.

Where have I been?!

Wow, can it really be over 2 months since I last published anything? Where has the time gone? Well, a few life issues came up.
1) One was that I started gaming again. Not super hard-core, but just that distraction alone accounts for lots of my free computer time.
2) Guitar has become much more enjoyable and I'm spending quite a few hours a week on the guitar.
3) I'm working out more than ever, in the gym. I'm also coaching a volleyball team. That adds up.
4) Riding season starts this month...and I've spent some time with the horses to rebond. Combing them out and trimming their whiskers is very time consuming!

But I'm still here...strong, healthy, and happy. :) Hello world!

Spoiled

Desktop
Originally uploaded by JimHinCO.

Yes, I am :) I received my new 24" LCD from http://www.dell.com and love it!

If you like the picture, visit Denis Carl's forum (crazy Canadians! ;) ) http://www.deniscarl.com/forum/ It's kind of cool to read the french and english captions for each picture.